Buyer I (32910)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, negotiate and purchase goods and services necessary for company operations. Responsible for negotiating and purchasing goods and services to reduce material and supply costs, improve service and reliability of delivery, and promote long-term working relationships with preferred suppliers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review purchase requisitions of simple to moderate complexity for accuracy and determine priorities. (Essential)
• Run MRP and analyze, verify, recommend purchase, and place purchase orders to vendors and suppliers for both US and EC (Ebara Corporation in Japan) (Essential)
• Purchase simple to moderately complex goods or services using the provided catalogs and reference materials. (Essential)
• Handle work Orders, replacement, and/or repair order management. (Essential)
• Confer with suppliers to identify factors affecting price and identify the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and schedules. (Essential)
• Add new and/or update vendor information into the ERP system, manage vendor payment or billing with A/P, Purchase Order maintenance (open PO Report), check PPV (Purchase Price Variance), and report to Accounting. Work with Logistics and Receiving to ensure parts are received correctly and delivered on time. (Essential)
• Within purchasing guidelines, investigate, recommend, and negotiate partnerships with suppliers in accordance with the Supplier Partnership Program. (Essential)
• Communications with Ebara- Japan and ETI: Site Leads, Sales, QA, Logistics, and Customer. Attending meetings, e-mails, and telephone conferences. (Essential)
• Comply with EBARA safety policies, including participation in and completion of all required safety training. (Essential)
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment compliant with EBARA safety policies. (Essential)
• Perform other duties as assigned. (Non-Essential)